Board Meeting Summary

Glen Ellyn School District 41

March 17, 2025 Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education provides a "Board Meeting Summary" after each Board meeting. The summary includes a brief description of the main topics and action items. These summaries are not meant to replace minutes. The minutes for each meeting are approved and posted after the next regularly scheduled meeting. We hope these summaries provide some basic information and context around the reports, presentations, and action items. For the full packet of information including presentations and reports, Click Here.

Meetings are streamed live online and the videos are archived on the District website, Click Here.

In Attendance

President Dr. Robert Bruno, Vice President Jason Loebach, Secretary Jess Buttimer, Ted Estes, Julie Hill, Dr. Steve Miko, Tayyaba Syed

Student Board Members - Alessia D’Argento, Helen Manak, Tess Reinmann

Celebrations | watch

Dr. McHugh introduced Hadley wrestling coach Mr. McCluskey, who celebrated 2025 State Wrestling champions 6th grader Kamden Cullen and 8th grader Nick Ortega. They both went 4-0 in high-pressure matches to take top honors in their weight classes. Prior to this, Hadley's only state champion was in 2010.

President Bruno highlighted art that was displayed at the Board table in celebration of the 3rd annual PTA Forest Glen Art Fair. The student artists attended the Board meeting and PTA representatives spoke about the event.

Dr. McHugh recognized Board members for earning the 2024 Governance Recognition Designation.

Presentation

Strategic Plan Review | watch

Dr. McHugh highlighted revisions to the Strategic Plan Refresh based on a discussion at a previous Board meeting. He also shared a revised committee structure and communication plan.

Public Participation | watch

Superintendent’s Report | watch

Dr. McHugh celebrated the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce D41 Educator of the Year Deborah Lazzara, second grade teacher at Churchill Elementary School. He also provided an update about the Kindergarten Center construction, before- and after-school programs, and Superintendent’s Community and Student Advisory Councils.

Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Facilities, and Operations Eric DePorter provided background information about transportation challenges throughout the school year and the improvements the district has seen recently. Mr. DePorter shared that the district received three bids for transportation services next school year with only two being possible options. The Board discussed the details of the bids.

Board Reports | watch

Student Board Reports | watch

Discussion

Board Policy Revisions - First Reading | watch

Dr. McHugh and Dr. Miko shared proposed PRESS updates with the Board.

eRate - PON Network Whole District (Switch Replacement) | watch

Director of Technology and Innovation Andrew Peterman explained the switch replacement project and the bid process.

Student Personal Technology | watch

Dr. McHugh provided a follow up to the community engagement process about the student personal technology policy. He shared his thoughts on a recommendation for personal devices to be off and out of sight during the school day, preschool - 8th grade. Dr. McHugh asked for Board member input on his thoughts prior to bringing a recommendation to the Board in April. He will work out implementation details prior to coming to the Board with the formal recommendation. Board members shared their thoughts and expressed that they are overall supportive of Dr. McHugh’s direction based on the feedback from staff and the community.

Action Items | watch

Consent Agenda

Human Resources

Personnel Report

Monthly Financial Reports

Disposal of Surplus Property

Donation and Gifts

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Report

Investment Schedule

Monthly Revenue/Expenditure Summary Report

School District Payment Order

Summary of Bills and Payroll

Treasurer's Report

Board Meeting Minutes

-February 10, 2025, Regula Meeting Minutes

-February 10, 2025 Closed Minutes

-March 3, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

-March 3, 2025 Closed Meeting Minutes

Facility Use Agreement Between Glen Ellyn District 41 and the Glen Ellyn Park District For the Park District's Before and After School Childcare Program

Facility Use Agreement Between Glen Ellyn District 41 and the B.R Ryall YMCA For the YMCA's District's Before and After School Childcare Program

Resolution Approving Proposed Amendments to the DuPage/West Cook Intergovernmental Agreement